Casual Dining

Richard Caring in advanced talks to sell Ivy stake to Abu Dhabi royal

Richard Caring is reportedly in advanced talks to sell a substantial stake in his UK hospitality empire to an entity…

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Is it time to rethink restrictions around outdoor dining spaces?

During the pandemic when hospitality businesses were struggling as a result of social distancing restrictions, outdoor dining was a saviour…

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Today’s news in brief – 26/03/25

Trispan has brought together Pho, Rosa’s Thai and Mowgli under a holding group called Arcturus Group to become the UK’s…

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Rosa’s Thai, Pho and Mowgli brought together under Arcturus Group

Investment firm Trispan has brought together Pho, Rosa’s Thai and Mowgli under a new holding group called Arcturus Group. The…

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Private equity in hospitality: a lifeline or a looming takeover?

French restaurant group Bistrot Pierre was the latest British chain to be acquired out of administration by a private equity…

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Today’s news in brief – 06/03/25

Côte Brasserie has appointed Emma Dinnis as its new CEO. Dinnis joins the French brasserie chain following a tenure as…

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The Restaurant Group appoints new central operations director

The Restaurant Group has announced the appointment of Michele Bacon to the team as the new central operations director for…

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What’s behind increased hospitality churn?

In recent years the prevailing narrative in the hospitality industry has been that venues are closing at an alarming rate.…

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Korean restaurant brand Bonchon unveils UK expansion plans

International Korean fried chicken brand Bonchon has announced its plans to bring its fast-growing concept to the UK. Following the…

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D2 acquires Almost Famous

D2, the team behind Liverpool’s PINS Social Club, has announced that it has acquired burger restaurant Almost Famous. The group…

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